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Hump Day Mix 2.0 Week 13: Looking For Your Cat? Check My Tires Edition

Since Slasha isn't back from Cali yet, I am hosting this thing again this week. I introduce to you our own 1BlkGldFan. She is the real deal fellas. I am glad to have her this week. Enjoy.


Here's an excerpt from an exchange 1BlkGldFan and I had over email. I though it was good enough for print.

PixburghArn: Just a little history of the HDM. I created the HDM with Webslaha in mind. He was wanting to contribute so I thought up something he'd be interested in. Can you miss with Steeler football and women? After a few editions, I handed it over to Slash.


1BlknGldStlrFan: No you can't miss with Steeler football and women~ I have to tell you.. I don't even date outside of the fanbase anymore. Steeler football is too much a part of my life to not be with someone who enjoys it as much as I do. Darn good thing Steeler Nation is everywhere..lol

PixburghArn: You are ate up! I like that.

Hey I can relate with what 1BlkGldFan said. I went to Pittsburgh to find my wife. Too many Bengal fans in Dayton and too many Redskins fans in Virginia (where I was living at the time). Anyhow, let's get on with it.

Star-divide

How did those predictions from the Chiefs game turn out?

PixburghArn: I said the Chiefs would be scrappy and they were. I said Palko would make plays her and there but it would not be enough. I was way off on the score though. I said 30-17. ncmt40 (whom I forgot change from swmt40) if the holes aren't there and Ben doesn't get protection it would be 17-6. That is pretty much what it should have been without the fumble. Steeler Fever said a blowout, so that puts him with me (wrong).


How about those standouts?

PixburghArn: I said Rush Hard and Wallace on O and Troy on D. Wrong! Heck we all missed it ok. Let's move on.....

What about those concerns?

PixburghArn: I was concerned we wouldn't put the game away. Guess what I finally got one right, the one I didn't want to get right. At least my over concern didn't happen; a loss.

Predictions for the Bengals game:

PixburghArn: Coming off of a flat performance could play well for us. I am thinking there were a lot of players that were not happy with their efforts Sunday night. I'm going to say the focus comes back. Execution is the key. You will see execution in the red zone. You will also see that this team is deeper than 11 on each side of the ball. I know we already know this, but I mean it will be obvious this game. A late score makes it look respectable. 34-20 Steelers


1BlkGldFan: Well since I've tapped into my psychic side (Pinot Noir does that) for the KC game and predicted the Steelers defense was going to come up big, I'm going to again go with my gut and call this game: The One. The one where all cylinders are firing and both the Offense and the Defense click. I believe this game the Steelers kick into playoff mode. Poor Bungles.


Predicted Standouts:

PixburghArn: On offense the standout will be Ben. Ben will evenly distribute the rock and have TDs to four different receivers. On defense it will be Troy. Troy will not miss his interception this week. He may have two. One while it's close and another on a desperate throw.


1BlkGldFan: On offense, Mike "JCTDB" Wallace (that's "just catch the damn ball") He has a few drops that he owes Ben for.. this week he'll shine. On defense, Lawrence Timmons. With Woodley coming back I think the Bengals are going to give him special attention and Timmons will take advantage of it.


Concerns:


PixburghArn: My biggest concern is two headed A.J. Green and Gresham. A.J. Green is their playmaker and Gresham is their security blanket. I don't want these two to beat me. I'll take my chance with the other two receivers. With A.J. Green you are going to have to get your head turned around and fight for the ball. We don't have anyone besides Polamalu that has shown they can play the ball well enough to stop him from getting a jump ball. I think Lewis may be able to, but not sure yet. Also, Cincinnati's run game is a key to them winning games. I'm glad they forget about it at times. If Benson gets going it's going to be a long day.


1BlkGldFan: Hmm concerns, yes, I have a few. Troy and his ICBM self. It's all fun and games until HE gets hurt. Shout out to Ryan Mundy though: He stepped up and did a really nice job. Do you think he knows that neither Collinsworth nor Michaels knows his name really isn't pronounced "Monday"? Anyway, another concern I have is The Next Great 88 on special teams. I don't know why, but I have trouble trusting his ball security skills. I'm working on that.

Cheerleaders of the week:

1BlkGldFan: I know Arn typically adorns the pages of HDM with pictures of beautiful women but today... I have something for the ladies. No, it's not some tall, good looking guy... it's better. We may never agree about what guys look great; but we will always agree that the ladies of Steeler Nation are joined together by our love of a game and love of The Pittsburgh Steelers.

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PixburghArn: I was at a place called Young's Dairy, just outside of Yellow Springs, Ohio (where Dave Chappell lives) the other day and couldn't decide on which flavor I wanted. Well that carried over to the HDM. You choose. If you can't choose ask for two scoops.

Teresha is heavenly

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I think her name is Chenese, but it doesn't matter if her name is Bertha....

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They work hard for the money

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PixburghArn: Gimme a bowl of this "Chile"

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Since 1BlkGldFan didn't want to hurt the eyes of the guys. I have a gift for her. Our own Troy Polamalu. Enjoy it my Steeler sista.

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very nice blkgld

I would like to get that on a shirt for my gf.

Arn…….on that cincy girl………..she works hard for it honey ; ) lol I will be singing that song the rest of the day. TY

by steeler fever on Nov 30, 2011 11:22 AM EST reply actions  

Great HDM

I had a nagging feeling that the KC game was going to be the Colts part 2. I also think this week we are more focused than last week. Maybe it was the limited practices that the play was reflecting…I hope so anyway. I think we win this one. The D will be dominant(Actually the O also), but still have a couple of WTF???? moments that keep it closer than it should be.

Things can always be worse....

by ncmt40 on Nov 30, 2011 11:50 AM EST reply actions  

If you need some more fill ins for HDM

You can always hit me up

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by John Stephens on Nov 30, 2011 12:38 PM EST reply actions  

I could have used you this week

but that’s greta to know going forward

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill

by PixburghArn on Nov 30, 2011 12:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Johnny and Tann, I don't know if Slash has anyone for Cleveland week

but send him an email and cc me.

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill

by PixburghArn on Nov 30, 2011 1:31 PM EST up reply actions  

I would be happy to contribute as well if there is ever the need

"My mentality is singular in that I want to be world champs each and every year, so that's what we work toward. I have a tough time acknowledging levels of success short of that. That's just how I'm wired." - Mike Tomlin

by MDSTEELERSFAN on Nov 30, 2011 2:41 PM EST up reply actions  

see instructions

above your comment

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill

by PixburghArn on Nov 30, 2011 2:53 PM EST up reply actions  

not greta but great

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill

by PixburghArn on Nov 30, 2011 1:30 PM EST up reply actions  

You heard right

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill

by PixburghArn on Nov 30, 2011 2:30 PM EST up reply actions  

i be there, errnight

by klompus on Nov 30, 2011 7:08 PM EST up reply actions  

I love Chile...

Uh huh, Uh huh so hard for it honey… Oh yeah and Polamalu is a god among men, I cannot protest his presence.

I think we get the win in another tight one, A. Brown with ball out, Gay will have a Corner Sack, and Clark will separate someone from the ball.

"My mentality is singular in that I want to be world champs each and every year, so that's what we work toward. I have a tough time acknowledging levels of success short of that. That's just how I'm wired." - Mike Tomlin

by MDSTEELERSFAN on Nov 30, 2011 2:45 PM EST reply actions  

I thought Troy P woulda looked better in a Jersey!

But thats just me…… Did you notice the shooping with Troy"s pic.

by steeler fever on Nov 30, 2011 3:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Shooping? Like Salt -N- Pepa Shoop Shoop song?

I am confused. :-(

"My mentality is singular in that I want to be world champs each and every year, so that's what we work toward. I have a tough time acknowledging levels of success short of that. That's just how I'm wired." - Mike Tomlin

by MDSTEELERSFAN on Nov 30, 2011 4:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Liked 1BlkGldFan's contributions

Maybe she can take over for Fitchner for awile, before Arn makes her OC.

I understand that cheerleader works hard for the money, but did she spend it on a mane?

"They timed it perfectly, they just went too soon." - Darrell Waltrip commenting on an illegal restart.

by alfresco on Nov 30, 2011 4:22 PM EST reply actions  

That man is letting you know

what she wants

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill

by PixburghArn on Dec 1, 2011 8:04 AM EST up reply actions  

assuming you meant mane

I’d be more than willing to oblige

"They timed it perfectly, they just went too soon." - Darrell Waltrip commenting on an illegal restart.

by alfresco on Dec 1, 2011 9:28 AM EST up reply actions  

yeah

mane lol

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill

by PixburghArn on Dec 1, 2011 10:57 AM EST up reply actions  

Would have been really cool

if blkgldfan posted pix of chix. I know you guys out there are thinking that…

"I think the beard will decide when the time is right to come back. It will know when the time is right and all of a sudden appear." -The Deisel

by count'em_six on Nov 30, 2011 4:58 PM EST reply actions  

No, Arn is the connoisseur of the ladies… he has it under control :)

HERE WE GO STEELERS!
"Our Father, who art in Pittsburgh, Football be thy game. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, at Heinz Field as it is in Heaven. Give us this day, a stellar D and forgive us our bogus fines, as we (sorta) forgive Goodell who trespasses against us. And lead us not into defeat, but deliver us a Victory. For thine is The Steelers, the power and glory of climbing the STAIRWAY TO 7."

by 1BlkGldFan on Nov 30, 2011 8:59 PM EST up reply actions  

An 1BlkGldFan

is a keeper. No doubt.

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill

by PixburghArn on Dec 1, 2011 8:05 AM EST up reply actions  

Great HDM Arn.

I am looking for a beatdown by the Steelers…call it a gut feeling, but I agree with the person that pointed out there were a lot of players unhappy with the way the team played against the Chefs. In addition, it looks as though Woodley will be back in the mix….and that makes me giggle at the possibility that Dalton should face more pressure than the last time the teams squared off. I see Troy with at least one pic…maybe two…or perhaps Timmons getting one again. I really can’t see them trying to stretch the field..and I trust Ike to blanket Green. Offensively, Young Money will atone for his miscues and make some big catches underneath, Brown comes up big again..and Hines decleats a linebacker.

"I've been trying to justify you, in the end i will just defy you" Dream Theater

by OhioYinzer on Nov 30, 2011 7:13 PM EST reply actions  

We always seen to get better

against the Bengals. I agree

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill

by PixburghArn on Dec 1, 2011 8:06 AM EST up reply actions  

Rvens fan here...

Funny post title, I dont know why it’s called “Looking For Your Cat?”, but my daughter’s cat stowed away to Steeler’s country in “09”. It was in The Pittsburgh Tribune but the link no longer works, It was also on local Baltimore news channel 13. They came out and interviewed us when we found him 8 MONTHS LATER!
here’s a link:
http://askville.amazon.com/Ringo-cat-back-Maryland-family/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=66160416

by 88keys on Nov 30, 2011 8:53 PM EST reply actions  

wow you have to be kidding

what are the freaking odds? That’s an amazing story man.

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by FrankWyt on Nov 30, 2011 9:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Thank you, and it was amazing.

The funniest part, and I wish there was still a link to the news story in Baltimore. It appeared on Eyewitness news Baltimore, and they gave it a Ravens – Steelers flavor as though my cat moved to Pittsburgh to become a Steelers fan LOL. In the story they showed Heinx field with all you guys waving the terrible towels! I mean they played up the rivalry thing to make it humorous. But it was pretty amazing and unlikely to get him back. My daughter was upset, and I said, that’s ok, we’ll just drive to Pittsburgh to look for him. We were unsucessful the first time, then 8 months later he was found so we went back and got him. We drove about 1000 miles total to get him back.

by 88keys on Dec 1, 2011 7:09 AM EST up reply actions  

When he was found, how far was he from your old neighborhood?

"They timed it perfectly, they just went too soon." - Darrell Waltrip commenting on an illegal restart.

by alfresco on Dec 1, 2011 9:31 AM EST up reply actions  

that was a huge blixxard

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill

by PixburghArn on Dec 2, 2011 7:23 AM EST up reply actions  

here

I can’t fix it maybe you can >>> zz

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill

by PixburghArn on Dec 2, 2011 7:23 AM EST up reply actions  

I meant in miles.

"They timed it perfectly, they just went too soon." - Darrell Waltrip commenting on an illegal restart.

by alfresco on Dec 2, 2011 8:25 AM EST up reply actions  

It wasn't the cat's old neighborhood -

he hitched a ride with a neighbor who was moving to Pittsburgh.

"If you're not getting better, I don't care what business you're in, you're a dead man. I try to look critically at the mistakes that I make and try to learn from them, like our team does." - Mike Tomlin

by Rebecca Rollett on Dec 2, 2011 10:21 AM EST up reply actions  

Oh!

For some reason, I thought the cat’s family originated in Pburgh, moved to Bmore, and that is when the cat got on the truck. Thanks for clearing that up.

"They timed it perfectly, they just went too soon." - Darrell Waltrip commenting on an illegal restart.

by alfresco on Dec 2, 2011 10:32 AM EST up reply actions  

Yes, the fact that he stowed away

in a moving van from B’more to Pitt and then lived on the streets in Pitt for 8 months then was found, is what made it interesting.

by 88keys on Dec 2, 2011 6:16 PM EST up reply actions  

I dont know why it’s called "Looking For Your Cat?",

Because Bengals are cats

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill

by PixburghArn on Dec 1, 2011 10:57 AM EST up reply actions  

Thanks for Troy, Arn!

There’s nothing I don’t appreciate about alllllll of that. :) Had fun! Thanks for the invite!

HERE WE GO STEELERS!
"Our Father, who art in Pittsburgh, Football be thy game. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, at Heinz Field as it is in Heaven. Give us this day, a stellar D and forgive us our bogus fines, as we (sorta) forgive Goodell who trespasses against us. And lead us not into defeat, but deliver us a Victory. For thine is The Steelers, the power and glory of climbing the STAIRWAY TO 7."

by 1BlkGldFan on Nov 30, 2011 8:58 PM EST reply actions  

Anyone else beginning to think the Steelers might not resign Wallace?

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by John Stephens on Dec 1, 2011 1:25 PM EST reply actions  

Why do you ask?

According to this he is currently 8th overall in probowl votes. Not that that has any bearing on him being resigned.

"They timed it perfectly, they just went too soon." - Darrell Waltrip commenting on an illegal restart.

by alfresco on Dec 1, 2011 2:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Well he’s going to demand #1 WR money, right? What makes him more of a #1 than Brown? Why wouldn’t we always do what we’ve done with speedsters, let them walk for more money, and bring in a new face?

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by John Stephens on Dec 1, 2011 2:59 PM EST up reply actions  

On a more serious note

Because I think in the past we haven’t leaned on the passing game as much as we have in the present. I think the value of the WR position to the team has gone up. Brown right now is only proven to be effective with Mikey drawing deep coverage. If Brown was the number one guy who knows how things would be. Mikey has been good on and off the field. I think we keep him.

I love the Steelers.

by tannofsteel84 on Dec 1, 2011 3:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Aren’t we facing a lot of cover 2s though? And Brown is usually on the other side of the field. So, his production isn’t just because of Wallace. The question is whether he can handle #1 corners, which Mike has struggled with in intermediate routes.

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by John Stephens on Dec 1, 2011 3:19 PM EST up reply actions  

And brown has struggled with the deep ball

I think they compliment each other. They help each other out.

I love the Steelers.

by tannofsteel84 on Dec 1, 2011 5:38 PM EST up reply actions  

I haven’t really seen Brown targeted deep that often.

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by John Stephens on Dec 1, 2011 9:18 PM EST up reply actions  

I want to see a healthy E. Sanders playing good ball for us

I thought he was gonna b great. I know its early and he has shown a flash now and then. Hopin he comes on this year!

by steeler fever on Dec 1, 2011 10:23 PM EST up reply actions  

only in the Ravens playoff game

That turned out well

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill

by PixburghArn on Dec 2, 2011 7:24 AM EST up reply actions  

right

bc thats not his strength.

You take wallace off the team the deep threat is gone and now they can focus more on brown, not what you want.

I love the Steelers.

by tannofsteel84 on Dec 2, 2011 11:13 AM EST up reply actions  

That’s why I was talking about drafting the next speedster.

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by John Stephens on Dec 2, 2011 12:29 PM EST up reply actions  

It’s worked for us, no? I think with our OL a possession WR like Brown and Sanders is more valuable than a field stretcher. I was really hoping Wallace would develop the intermediate stuff this year, but…

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by John Stephens on Dec 3, 2011 7:35 PM EST up reply actions  

May not be his fault. Think about our offense. It could be that at least one player goes long, on most of our passing plays. Who better to go long than Wallace?

"They timed it perfectly, they just went too soon." - Darrell Waltrip commenting on an illegal restart.

by alfresco on Dec 4, 2011 9:59 AM EST up reply actions  

The stuff he ran today is what I was missing from him. But, the Bengals secondary was beat up.

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by John Stephens on Dec 4, 2011 4:57 PM EST up reply actions  

the next draft pick

is never guaranteed though

I love the Steelers.

by tannofsteel84 on Dec 5, 2011 4:36 PM EST up reply actions  

I see what you mean

But isn’t it too early for that? I thought he’d be a restricted free agent next year.

"They timed it perfectly, they just went too soon." - Darrell Waltrip commenting on an illegal restart.

by alfresco on Dec 1, 2011 3:47 PM EST up reply actions  

He is

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by John Stephens on Dec 1, 2011 4:04 PM EST up reply actions  

My guess

is that it all depends on him. The young money moniker could be very telling. I didn’t see who his agent is now, but if he hires Rosenhaus, he’s probably looking to be paid, and is outta here.
On the other hand, if he wants to stay a Steeler, albeit at a lower salary, I would think he would have that opportunity.
I thought we’d still be pretty tight against the cap next year, with it easing up the year after that. If that is the case, I’d expect we’d slap a first round tender on him.

"They timed it perfectly, they just went too soon." - Darrell Waltrip commenting on an illegal restart.

by alfresco on Dec 1, 2011 4:29 PM EST up reply actions  

His agent is the same guy

who represented Brett Favre.
Bus Cook. He preys on southerners lol

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by FrankWyt on Dec 1, 2011 4:33 PM EST up reply actions  

I've had bad feelings about it for awhile

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by Michael Hewitt on Dec 1, 2011 5:42 PM EST up reply actions  

I think it’s premature. Wait until the season is over and see what his numbers are.

by IronJake on Dec 2, 2011 11:11 AM EST up reply actions  

Assuming he was going to leave, is there any way we could get something for him? I know almost nothing about free agency, restricted free agents, and all of that other crap. Because if we could get some sucker team to give up a first round pick or even a second then I’d be down with that. I think Brown and Sanders would be an amazing #1 and #2 duo.

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by Riddlah. on Dec 1, 2011 9:44 PM EST up reply actions  

I think Wallace will want to stay

and sign for lil less to do so. He is gonna have to be ok with not being the #1 receiver and being 1 of 7 receivers, including TE’s.

He’s fast and I like him, but he’s not irreplaceable. That said, I hope he stays!

by steeler fever on Dec 1, 2011 10:29 PM EST up reply actions  

He’s young so you never know, but I do hope he stays. I’d be perfectly fine with Brown and Sanders as our #1 and #2, though.

"I’ll consider myself a dirty player when my mom calls me a dirty player." - Ndamukong Suh

by Riddlah. on Dec 2, 2011 5:19 PM EST up reply actions  

I think we can. He’s an RFA, so I think we can put a 1st round tender on him (is that how it still works in the new CBA?)

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by John Stephens on Dec 2, 2011 8:07 AM EST up reply actions  

Where's kk when you need him?

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by Riddlah. on Dec 2, 2011 5:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Haven’t seen him around in awhile.

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by John Stephens on Dec 3, 2011 7:35 PM EST up reply actions  

he posted

that he was starting up a business and wouldn’t be around much for a little while.

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by stillergorillar on Dec 3, 2011 8:42 PM EST up reply actions  

I have a prediction

Bengals 35 Steelers 24

I think we finally figured out how to get Gresham more invovled and AJ will make more of an impact this game. Im some what concerned about Benson, but Im sure they want to give him as much rest as they can for this Sunday. But if he is out, that would be huge.

AMAS

by AMAS85 on Dec 2, 2011 12:21 AM EST reply actions  

Score is too high in my opinion. I highly doubt this will end in a shootout. AJ Dalton I am hoping will have less time to throw than the first matchup as we have Woodley and Harrison in the same game finally, first time since Week 4.

Good luck, not too much, but its the polite thing to say

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by Michael Hewitt on Dec 2, 2011 3:50 AM EST up reply actions  

I really think think the Bengals are ready to break out on offense

Gresham has been under used during the begining of the year. But the last couple of games they have went to him more often. A full game with AJ will make a difference. AJ and Gresham will have mis-matches all day. And if they do get extra attension, that leaves Simpson and Hawk more open.

AMAS

by AMAS85 on Dec 2, 2011 2:37 PM EST up reply actions  

and I forgot about Benson

He will be a key factor late in the game, plus he may give Troy another concussion.

AMAS

by AMAS85 on Dec 2, 2011 2:38 PM EST up reply actions  

How is AJ on Taylor a mismatch? I like that matchup a lot.

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by Riddlah. on Dec 2, 2011 5:22 PM EST up reply actions  

A lot of people in the Bengals camp

were saying that AJ Green on Taylor was a mismatch that really favored the Bengals.

IMHO Green is a good ball player but he isn’t strong enough. One of those jump balls was knocked away and another was intercepted (taken from him) by the guy he was supposed ot be a huge mismatch over.

Ike just doesn;t get the credit he deserves.

Iron sharpeneth iron... Proverbs 27:17

by steeldawg on Dec 5, 2011 2:28 PM EST up reply actions  

You think

the Bengals offense is going to put 35 points on this defense? Seriously think about that, how many times does this defense give up 35 points to anyone?

I love the Steelers.

by tannofsteel84 on Dec 2, 2011 11:15 AM EST up reply actions  

We can do nothing to soften the blow to this pre-holiday letdown the homer above is going to suffer. Tis best to ignore such wishful thinking… children often dream big during this time.

HERE WE GO STEELERS!
"Our Father, who art in Pittsburgh, Football be thy game. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, at Heinz Field as it is in Heaven. Give us this day, a stellar D and forgive us our bogus fines, as we (sorta) forgive Goodell who trespasses against us. And lead us not into defeat, but deliver us a Victory. For thine is The Steelers, the power and glory of climbing the STAIRWAY TO 7."

by 1BlkGldFan on Dec 2, 2011 12:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Lets see

This year:
baltimore 38
Bengals 35*

  • predictions

2010:
Patriots 39

But your right, it rarely happedns

AMAS

by AMAS85 on Dec 2, 2011 2:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Let's see...

Not to pick nits, but your “this year” is wrong

You’d think a Ravens fan would know that.

Iron sharpeneth iron... Proverbs 27:17

by steeldawg on Dec 2, 2011 2:38 PM EST up reply actions  

whoops I see my error

the score is wishfull thinking, I’m hoping AJ will finally have his break out game.

AMAS

by AMAS85 on Dec 2, 2011 2:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Last time I checked that was over 10 weeks ago. Find something relevant to use.

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by Riddlah. on Dec 2, 2011 5:20 PM EST up reply actions  

actually it is relevant to use now

Because if the Bengals win this weekend, we will most likely finish ahead of the Steelers in the division and possibly win the division.

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by AMAS85 on Dec 2, 2011 6:26 PM EST up reply actions  

"if"

"I’ll consider myself a dirty player when my mom calls me a dirty player." - Ndamukong Suh

by Riddlah. on Dec 2, 2011 9:37 PM EST up reply actions  

That Ravens game was an anomaly. We are not that team anymore.

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by John Stephens on Dec 2, 2011 4:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Neither are the Ravens

Iron sharpeneth iron... Proverbs 27:17

by steeldawg on Dec 2, 2011 4:28 PM EST up reply actions  

But it still happened

I can make an arguement that great teams don’t loose focus and get blown out like that.

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by AMAS85 on Dec 2, 2011 5:20 PM EST up reply actions  

And we can make an arguement

That great teams don’t blow out their biggest rival and then go and lay a stinky egg the next week…. TWICE.

HERE WE GO STEELERS!
"Our Father, who art in Pittsburgh, Football be thy game. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, at Heinz Field as it is in Heaven. Give us this day, a stellar D and forgive us our bogus fines, as we (sorta) forgive Goodell who trespasses against us. And lead us not into defeat, but deliver us a Victory. For thine is The Steelers, the power and glory of climbing the STAIRWAY TO 7."

by 1BlkGldFan on Dec 2, 2011 5:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah

But you’re implying that the Bengals are. So now what’s your excuse?

Iron sharpeneth iron... Proverbs 27:17

by steeldawg on Dec 5, 2011 2:30 PM EST up reply actions  

I think our focus is rather tight.

There are a lot of instances of teams starting really slow and then being dominant later in the season. It happens quite often once teams start to gel. That would be even more amplified in a season with a short camp.

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by John Stephens on Dec 3, 2011 7:34 PM EST up reply actions  


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